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McIntosh County
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Office Hours:

Monday - Friday

8:00-12:00 and 1:00-5:00

(Unless otherwise posted)


Extension Serves the Entire Community

McIntosh?County Extension offers a wealth of information and services for residents of our county.

Our 4-H agent, Lauryn Gilmer, creates and organizes youth educational programs including competitive events which will assist young people to develop citizenship, leadership, responsibility and life skills through experiential learning.?

Our Agriculture and Natural Resources agent, M.C. Halbrook, provides research-based information, educational programming, and resources to homeowners and commercial clientele. Common topics include landscape maintenance, pest control, fruit and vegetable production, caring for trees, turf-grass and agriculture production.

Our Family and Consumer Sciences agent, Michelle Quick, works to design and implement educational opportunities covering community needs such as financial planning, healthy living, food and nutrition, budgeting, and household care.


Upcoming Events

  • Sep 9 In the Garden: Proper Care & Pruning of Muscadines Muscadines (Vitis rotundifolia) thrive in Southern climates, but proper care and pruning are key to maintaining healthy, productive vines. Special guest, Dr. Sarah Lowder, Viticulture Specialist at the University of Georgia, will guide attendees through best practices for seasonal pruning, vine training techniques, and soil management strategies to maximize fruit yield. Viewers will also learn how to prevent common pests and diseases while keeping their muscadine vines strong year after year. Perfect for backyard growers and enthusiasts, this session will provide practical, step-by-step insights to help cultivate a thriving muscadine harvest. This webinar will be followed up by in person workshop on pruning techniques on Saturday, December 6 at Vines Park in Loganville. This program qualifies for Master Gardener continuing education credit.
    • Virtual Event
  • Sep 11 In the Garden: Fall Vegetable Garden Fall is an ideal season for growing cool-weather vegetables that thrive in Georgia’s climate. This webinar will cover the essentials of plant selection, seeds vs. transplants, soil preparation, to help gardeners maximize their fall harvest. Participants will learn when and how to plant crops like kale, broccoli, carrots, and spinach, as well as strategies for using cover crops and proper pest management. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, this session will provide practical information to ensure a productive autumn garden. Let Lisa Klein with 黑料网 Extension take your gardening skills to the next level with this class. This program qualifies for master gardener continuing education credit.
    • Virtual Event
  • Sep 25 In the Garden: Myths of Organic Gardening Debunked! We have all heard them, opinion given as fact—from the idea that baking soda controls plant diseases to sugar makes plants grow taller. This webinar will separate fact from fiction, addressing common misunderstandings about soil health, synthetic alternatives, and sustainable practices. Attendees will gain science-backed insights into organic gardening methods, learning how to grow healthier plants without all the Pinterest? and YouTube? hype. Whether you're new to organic gardening or a seasoned grower, let Lisa Klein with 黑料网 Extension Gwinnett share practical and myth-busting knowledge to improve your gardening success. This program qualifies for Master Gardener continuing education credit.
    • Virtual Event
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Community Resources:?

Food access:

  • Darien United Methodist Church is providing emergency food boxes for senior citizens in need. Call (912) 223-4470.
  • Second Harvest Mobile Food Bank first Saturday of the month at Leisure Services building in Darien, organized by First Credit Hill Baptist Church.
  • North McIntosh Community Food Bank, Morgan's Chapel United Methodist Church, 3308 Shellman Bluff Rd, (912) 832-6559, 1p - 3p 4th Wednesday of the month

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